SV Austria Salzburg
Squad
- Miljan Mrdakovićcurrent
- Erich Probst1959–1960
Heimo Pfeifenberger1987–1988
Heribert Weber1989–1994
Andreas Heraf1991–1991- Christian Keglevits1991–1992
- Heimo Pfeifenberger1992–1996
Otto Konrad1992–1996- Martin Amerhauser1993–1994
- Peter Artner1993–1996
Martin Hiden1994–1996- Martin Amerhauser1996–1999
Walter Kogler1996–1998- Heimo Pfeifenberger1998–2005
Péter Lipcsei1998–2000- Andreas Ibertsberger2001–2005
Seo Jung-won2005–2005
Karim Onisiwo2012–2014
Somen Tchoyi2015–2016
SV Austria Salzburg is an Austrian professional football club based in Salzburg, formed in 2005 by supporters of the original club.
The club was created in response to the renaming of the original SV Austria Salzburg to FC Red Bull Salzburg, which angered many fans.
The original SV Austria Salzburg was founded in 1933 and had a rich history, including three Austrian Bundesliga titles and a UEFA Cup final appearance in 1994.
Biography
Formation
SV Austria Salzburg is an Austrian professional football club based in Salzburg, formed in 2005 by supporters of the original SV (Austria) Salzburg. This formation came in response to the controversial renaming of the original club to FC Red Bull Salzburg after its acquisition by Red Bull, which also involved a drastic change in the club's colors from the traditional violet and white to red and white. The new club aimed to preserve the legacy and identity of the original team, which had a rich history dating back to its founding in 1933.
Historical Context
The original SV Austria Salzburg was established through the merger of two local clubs, Hertha and Rapid, and had a notable history, including three Austrian Bundesliga titles and a memorable run to the UEFA Cup final in 1994. However, after the takeover by Red Bull in 2005, the original club's identity was largely overshadowed, leading to the formation of SV Austria Salzburg as a way for fans to reconnect with their heritage. The new club was officially refounded on October 7, 2005, just months after the original club's transformation.
Achievements
Since its establishment, SV Austria Salzburg has made significant strides in regional football, winning multiple titles in the Regionalliga West, including championships in 2014, 2015, 2024, and 2025. The club has also claimed victories in the Landescup and various lower leagues, showcasing its competitive spirit and commitment to success. The legacy of the original club continues to influence the new entity, as it strives to honor the history and achievements of its predecessor while building its own identity in Austrian football.
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Career & Clubs
The history of the old SV Austria Salzburg until 2005 is now associated with FC Red Bull Salzburg, as Red Bull took over and transformed the club in 2005. It serves also the prehistory of the newly founded club. Until the 2005 reform, the club had won the Austrian Bundesliga 3 times and also reached the 1993-94 UEFA Cup final against Inter Milan, under coach Otto Baric. On 13 June 2005, after weeks of protests and rejection, 1933-founded Austria Salzburg became Red Bull Salzburg, and their traditional purple colours became red and white (only the goalkeeper would wear violet socks). The changing of colours and crest provoked most anger, alienating a large group of their support. Soon, a new club under the old name and colours was created. The club was founded on 13 September 1933 and refounded on 7 October 2005, months after Red Bull acquired the original club. The original club was founded on as SV Austria Salzburg, after the merger of the city's two clubs, Hertha and Rapid. In 1950, the club was dissolved but re-founded later the same year. It reached the Austrian top flight in 1953, and finished 9th of 14 clubs in its first season there, avoiding relegation by five points. Famous players who played for the club until 2005, include Oliver Bierhoff, Thomas Häßler, Heimo Pfeifenberger, Thomas Winklhofer, Maynor Suazo, Hans Krankl, Otto Konrad, and Toni Polster.
Name history of predecessor club
1933 to 1946: SV Austria Salzburg (merger of FC Rapid Salzburg and…
- League
- Regionalliga Salzburg
- League
- Austrian Football Second League
Legacy
Club honours for SV Austria Salzburg since 2005.
Regionalliga West Champions: 2014, 2015, 2024, 2025 Landescup Champions: 2012, 2013, 2014 Austrian Landesliga Champions: 2010 Austrian 2. Landesliga Champions: 2009 1. Klasse Nord Champions: 2008 2. Klasse Nord A Champions: 2007
Honours before 2005 (awarded to Red Bull Salzburg)
Austrian Bundesliga: 1993–94*, 1994–95*, 1996–97* 2. Liga (Austria): 1977–78*, 1986–87* Austrian Supercup: 1994*, 1995*, 1997* UEFA Cup Runners-up: 1993–94
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Passport
Identifiers & aliases
SV Austria Salzburg is an Austrian professional football club based in the city of Salzburg. The club was formed in 2005 by some supporters of the original SV (Austria) Salzburg after it was renamed FC Red Bull Salzburg by its new owners, who also changed the club's colours from its traditional violet and white to red and white.
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